equine

ASKHQ: COW PHOBIA

[Q] My horse has a terrible fear of cows, and we often come across them when we hack out. He…

8 years ago

WHAT IS A WARMBLOOD?

A Warmblood is the result of cross-breeding between pure-blooded horses such as English Thoroughbreds and heavier farm horses to produce…

8 years ago

A SWINGING LOWER LEG

HQ answers your questions Q: Where does swing in the rider's lower leg come from? Asked by Maree Lamorne A:…

8 years ago

SHORT TAILS

Q: Is there anything I can feed or give to my horse to help his tail grow long and thick?…

8 years ago

BODY PROTECTOR

Does your body protector cover you? With more and more safety garments on the market, the choice can be overwhelming.…

8 years ago

HOW SHOULD YOU SET OUT STABLES FOR A MARE AND FOAL?

HQ answers your questions Foals stay with their mothers until they are weaned, generally after 6 months of age. For…

8 years ago

FORWARD PLANNING

7 tips for organising the competition year The beginning of every year is an excellent time to reflect on your…

8 years ago

WHIPS AND SPURS

Are they for you? Text: Mandy Schroder Whips and spurs fall into the category of artificial aids; they are simply…

8 years ago

KNOW YOUR NOSEBANDS

A guideline to finding the best fit Text: Charlotte Bastiaanse Photography: Tack ‘n Togs, Kreuz Galopp The noseband is a…

8 years ago

STRAIGHTNESS TRAINING

By Zaneta Georgiades In the Straightness Training (ST) programme, one of our favourite mottos is ‘ST is for the horse,…

8 years ago